Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Care
Award Code: 5M2786
Course Code: 459435
Programme Description:
This course is to prepare and equip candidates with the skills and knowledge to work as Special Needs Assistants/Personal Assistants in various educational settings and day care centres. The course is designed for those with a genuine interest in working with children, young people and persons with additional needs
Component Awards:
- Special Needs Assisting (5N1786)
- Care Provision & Practice (5N2705)
- Human Growth and Development (5N1279)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Social Studies (5N1370)
- Safety and Health (5N1794)
- Conflict Resolution (5N0692)
- Challenging Behaviour (5N1706)
Progression:
- This qualification will enable learners to apply for the position of Special Needs Assistant in a range of educational settings -Primary, Secondary & Further Education Settings.
- There will also be employment opportunities in Day Care Centres for persons with Intellectual Disabilities and other needs
“I took part in the Special Needs Assistant course in College of FET Kilkenny. As a mature student working in healthcare for many years returning to education was completely out of my comfort zone. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course content and I have gained valuable knowledge for future employment in this area. The tutors are incredibly informative and helpful throughout. I would encourage anyone Interested in Special Needs Education to try this course. It will not disappoint”.
Mary – Special Needs Assisting
